Denver Calendar: Charlie Gallagher honored at Collectors’ Choice

The Denver Art Museum’s most glamorous fundraiser, Collectors’ Choice, is the occasion for DAM trustee Charlie Gallagher to be honored for what organizers say is his “18 years of generous support and ongoing leadership.”

The black-tie event begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the museum. The chairmen are Marilyn and Pete Coors, Cindy and Ted Halaby, Jane and Fred Hamilton, Verna and Bill Pauls and Marcia and Dick Robinson.

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Charlie Gallagher

“Charlie has continued to be a steadfast supporter of the museum’s programs and mission, including major contributions to the Frederic C. Hamilton Building construction and endowment,” reads the message on the save-the-date card. “As one of Denver’s premier entrepreneurs and deal-makers, Charlie gives back extensively through service and philanthropy.”

The 13th annual Vino y Chocolate, benefiting Centro San Juan Diego[7], is an opportunity for supporters to enjoy 15 Latin-inspired table setting displays, along with wine and chocolate. It runs from 5-7 p.m. at Centro San Juan Diego, 2830 Lawrence St.

The fundraiser is hosted by Sister Alicia Cuaron, Romaine Pacheco, the Mexican Cultural Center, Las Madrinas and Centro San Juan Diego. Guests are asked to bring a wrapped gift for children between the ages of 6 and 12, with the age and gender designated on the package. The presents will be given to youngsters from low-income immigrant families.

Reservations can be phoned to 303-295-9470, ext. 110.

Friday

Starting at 3 p.m. in the Seawell Grand Ballroom, Pricewaterhouse Coopers Denver[8] will host a Philanthropy Expo where more than 200 volunteer employees will build toys and assemble various crafts for five partner charities of Mile High United Way[9].

“Beyond Giving” will mark the finale of the firm’s year-long effort to create opportunities for those in need in Colorado and around the U.S. It also serves as the formal conclusion to PwC Denver’s corporate giving campaign and pledge drive, which is heavily geared toward the Mile High United Way and its own national 501(c)(3) organization, the PwC Charitable Foundation.

The charities benefiting from the expo, and the gifts they will receive, include:

* Bridging the Gap[14]: Starter kits for children leaving the foster care system. PwC recently gave a $17,000 grant to this organization.

Saturday

* Denver Section of the National Council of Negro Women[15] hosts its 21st Harambee Brunch at the Doubletree Hotel, 3203 Quebec St. It begins at 11 a.m. President Elizabeth Lee says that Barbara Shannon-Banister will be given the Bethune Legacy Award[16]; Owetta McNeil will receive the Salute to Black Women Award; and Aaliyah Carter and Alyse Harris will accept the Dr. Dorothy I. Height[17] Youth Leadership Award. Tickets are $60 for adults and $35 for children up to age 12. Register online[15].

* Jefferson Country Fair and Rodeo[18] celebrates its first rodeo royalty at an event that begins at 4 p.m. at the American Legion hall, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Casey Daugherty, the first Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo Queen, and Sierra Knodle, the Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo Princess, will be crowned during the festivities. The evening also includes live and silent auctions, a catered dinner, music and dancing. Tickets are $20 (children up to age 5 are admitted free) and proceeds go to the Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo Royalty program and scholarship fund.

Sunday

One hundred forty models will show off clothing from 20 high-end Colorado fashion designers when DCAP (the Denver Colorado AIDS Project) presents fourth annual Red Ball at EXDO Event Center. The VIP guests arrive at 6 p.m., general admission entry is at 7 and the show begins at 8:15. Details, including videos and pictures, can be found on the Red Ball website[19] and Facebook page[20].